Sink structure



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S INK STRUCTURE .Filed Beef 6, 1934 2 Sheets-Sheet l R L. OTTKE SINKSTRUCTURE Jan. 28, M936.

2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Dec. 6, 1934 Patented Jan. 28, 1936 UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE SINK STRUCTURE Application December 6, 1934, Serial No.756,265

12 Claims.

This invention relates to improved sink structures and to structureshaving a drainboard and more than one sink compartment.

Prior to the present invention, sink structures of the type having morethan one compartment or basin portion have taken up a great amount ofWall space, and for this reason, have been limited in their applicationand adaptability.

Then, too, there is an increasing need for more pleasingly proportionedsink structures, and for structures having greater utilitarianadaptability.

And, it has been an object of my invention to provide sink structureshaving greater utility and/or adaptability.

Another object has been to provide a centrallyproportioned structure fora sink having more than one compartment.

A further object has been the provision of a sink structure particularlysuitable for doubleduty service.

These and many other objects of my invention will appear to thoseskilled in the art from the following description taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of an illustrated form of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view in elevation of the embodiment of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a plan View of a modification of the embodiment of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 isa plan of another embodiment of my invention;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view in elevation of the embodiment of Fig. 4;and

Fig. 6 is a plan of a modification of the embodiment of Fig. 4.

In order to simplify the description of my invention, I will providesomewhat similar parts of the illustrated embodiments with the samenumerical designations, but will difierentiate between embodiments byprime sufiixes.

In accordance with a concept of my invention, I contemplate theprovision of a sink structure having a pair of sink compartments 0rbasin portions spaced from each other by a drainboard portion locatedtherebetween. I also contemplate the provision of what may be termed araised stand or shelf portion located behind the drainboard portion andlying adjacent a back wall portion of the structure.

In accordance with another conception of my .invention, theabove-mentioned raised or shelf portion may be provided with coolingcoils of a refrigerator unit, in order that the sink structure itselfmay be increased in utility and adaptability. If the refrigerator unitis omitted, the illustrative embodiments of my invention shown in Figs.1 to 3, inclusive, are somewhat structurally similar to the respectiveembodiments shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 6. And for this reason, I will onlyspecifically describe the structure shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive.However, it should be noted that the question of whether one embodimentor the other is better suited for a given set of installationrequirements will depend upon features and structural details which willbe apparent to those skilled in the art from the present disclosure. Inthis connection, if we consider the rear or back portion of theembodiments shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, independently, then thestructure therein illustrated may be termed a three-sided sink. Suchthree-sided sink will not provide as large compartment spaces as thesomewhat semi-circular or fan-like structure of the embodiments of Figs.4 to 6, inclusive.

I further carry out the principles of my invention by the provision ofsink structure in which each compartment and drainboard portion isreadily accessible to a number of individuals, and, in furtherance ofthis principle, a sink structure designed in accordance with myinvention may be employed in a double-duty or double-service capacity.That is, during the preparation of a meal, one sink compartment may beused to prepare the Vegetables and the other compartment may be used toprepare the drinks, such as iced tea, punch, cocktails, etc. After themeal, the dishes may be more quickly, expeditiously, and convenientlyhandled, in that each compartment may be used by separate persons forwashing separate stacks of dishes, or one compartment may be used forwashing the dishes and the other for rinsing them. Many otherapplications and uses will appear to those employing a sink structurewhich embodies the principles of my invention.

In the embodiments of Figs. 1 and 2, I have shown a pair ofoppositely-positioned basin or compartment portions H], which arelocated on opposite sides of the structure, have suitable drains II anddownwardly extending side-apron portions I3. A somewhat keystone-likedrainboard portion I2 is located between the basin portions In, and,spaced one from the other. The drainboard portion I2, like the basinportions l0, terminates in a downwardly depending sideapron portion 13.A continuous bead or rim [4 extends along the top of the apron portionsl3.

As shown, the apron portions l3 of the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 3,inclusive, may be termed separate but continuously connected portionsand the portions I3 of the embodiments of Figs. 4

to 6, inclusive, may be said to constitute a single connecting with thebasin portion The basin portions II), the drainboard portion I2, theapron portions I3, and the raised portion I5 are all connected togetherand terminate in an upwardly projecting back or wall portion I8. Asuitable continuous bead I9 may extend along the inner top edge of theback wail portion I8, the side wall portions I1, and the front wallportion I6.

Suitable faucet structure 30 may be mounted to extend from the standportion I5, or as particularly shown in the illustrated embodiments,from the side wall portions I1. This structure may be of the built-in orexposed types. If desirable, the raised portion may be provided with acompartment having a sliding drawer or tray 20 which preferably entersfrom the front wall portion I6. Such a drawer is particularly useful forcarrying brushes and other articles needed around a sink.

In accordance with a phase of my invention, the drawer space is veryadvantageously employed to house a refrigerator coil unit 40 which issuitable for freezing ice cubes, making frozen dessorts, and crisping ofgreens. In this connection, any of the standard forms of refrigeratingunits of the mechanical or absorption types may be employed. Of course,the coil cooling unit 40 will have to be specially designed in size tocomply with the space requirements indicated in Fig. 1. This figure alsoshows the inlet or cold fluid flow line and the outlet or heated fluidflow line which are incident to such a cooling unit and which areconnected to a refrigerating mechanism in the same manner as the coilunit of an ordinary household refrigerator. Such a coil unit as 50 mayalso be connected in series with the coil cooling unit of an ordinarytype of refrigerator or Water cooler. V

In the embodiment of Fig. 3, the apron portions II! are connected by acommon passageway or channel Illa, and thus, the apron portion I2 isspaced from the shelf portion I5. Basin compartments Ill may be providedwith a common drain ila which is preferably located centrally of thepassageway Illa.

Additional housing space may be provided by mounting a suitable'slidingdrawer 22 within a frame 2| which extends downwardly beneath thedrainboard portion I2. If desirable, for facility of slide, the drawer22 may be provided with an outwardly extending handle-grip 23 inaddition to the knob shown.

Additional housing space may be provided by mounting a suitable slidingdrawer 22 within a frame M which extends downwardly beneath thedrainboard portion I2. If desirable, for facility of slide, the drawer22 may be provided with an outwardly extending handle-grip 23 inaddition to the knob shown. I n

In the sink structures shown, both the drainboard portions I2 and theraised shelf portion I5 have a somewhat keystone-like shape and havesuch a location with respect to each other that their smallest widthlies adjacent their point of connection, or in the case of themodifications of Figs. 3 and 6, lies adjacent their point of nearestproximity. Extending from the central portion of the sink structuresshown, the compartment portions Ill have dimensions, or morespecifically, have a width which increases or generally inclines orslopes backwardly towards the wall adjacent which the structures are tobe mounted. The basin or compartment portions I are'located below, theshelf compartment I is located above, the apron portions I3 extenddownwardly from, and the front, side and back wall portions I6, ii, andI8, respectively, extend upwardly from the plane of the drainboardportion I2.

The structures have been centrally proportioned in such a manner thatthe width of a roomspace has been utilized and the wall space has beenconserved. Also, the portions of the structures such as the drainboardsand basin compartments are located where they are readily andconvenientiy accessible to a number of persons who may simultaneouslywork without cramping each other. 7

' While I have described myin'vention by means of certain illustrativeembodiments and modifications, will be apparent that many changes,substitutions, omissions or combinations thereof may be made in thisapplication, without departing from the spirit and scope of theinvention as indicated by the appended claims.

What I claim as new and desire'to'secure by Letters Patent is: 5 r V 1.In a sink structure having a suitableisurface area, a pair ofoppositely-positioned oompartment portions having outer bounding sidesgenerally inclining outwardly and backwardly towards the back of thestructure'so that said compartment portions may be readily accessible toa number of persons. p

2. A sink structure having asuitable surface area which includes abackportion, a drainboard portion, and compartment portions extendingbackwardly and increasing the width of the sink structure from saiddrainboard portion to said back portion.

3. A sink structure having a suitable back portion, a central portionconnected thereto, and a pair of side compartment portions connected tosaid central portion and extending and increasing the width of the sinkstructure backwardly to connect with said back portion. I

4. In a sink structure having a centralized SUI? face area, a pair ofspacedcompartment portions located on opposite sides of thestructure,and a drainboard portion located between "said compartment portions, thesink having a wider width dimension adjacent its back than adjacent itsfront, whereby such sink may be readily accessible to a number ofpersons.

5. In a sink structure hating a suitable, surface area, a centrallylocated drainboard portion, and a pair of spaced compartment portionslocated on opposite sides of said drainboard portion,said'compartmentportions being connected to a common passageway.

6. A sink structure having a back portion, a drainboard portionpositioned centrally thereof, a raised portion located behind saiddrainboard portion and being connected to said back portion, and a pairof compartment portions connected to said drainboard portion and to saidback portion.

'7. In a sink structure having a suitable surface area, a basin portion,a drainboard portion, and a back portion, said basin portion decreasingin width backwardly from the front of the sink structure towards saidback portion, and a raised portion adjacent said back portion and havinga compartment for receiving articles used around the sink.

8. In a sink structure having a suitable surface area, a centrallylocated drainboard portion, a pair of spaced compartment portionslocated on opposite sides of said drainboard portion, a commonpassageway for connecting said compartment portions adjacent a side ofsaid drainboard portion, a drain located in said passageway, and araised shelf portion located on an opposite side of the passageway andspaced from said drainboard portion.

9. In a sink structure having a suitable surface area, an upwardlyextending back portion, a raised shelf portion extending inwardly fromsaid back portion along a plane of the top edge of said back portion, apair of compartment portions located on opposite sides of said shelfportion, and faucets extending from said shelf portion over each of saidcompartment portions.

10. A sink structure having a balanced surface area which includes adrainboard portion, a pair of compartment portions located on planesbelow said drainboard portion, a shelf portion located on a plane abovesaid drainboard portion, and a back portion extending upwardly from theplane of said drainboard portion.

11. A sink structure having a balanced surface area which includes adrainboard portion, a pair of compartment portions located on oppositesides of said drainboard portion, and a shelf portion located at acommon point of juncture between said drainboard and compartmentportions.

12. A sink structure having a balanced surface area which includes, adrainboard portion, a pair of compartment portions located on oppositesides of said drainboard portion, and a shelf portion located at acommon point of juncture between said drainboard and compartmentportions, said shelf portion having a raised position with respect tosaid compartment and drainboard portions.

ROBERT L. OTTKE.

